FestivalNotable
Genna (Traditional Hockey)
ገና
Details
- Country
Ethiopia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- January 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
Traditional Ethiopian field hockey played during Ethiopian Christmas (Genna). Ancient sport dating back millennia, played between villages as part of the Genna celebrations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Genna (Traditional Hockey) a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Genna (Traditional Hockey) is a Festival in Ethiopia, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Genna (Traditional Hockey) 2026?
- Genna (Traditional Hockey) 2026 falls on January 7, 2026.
- What is Genna (Traditional Hockey) called locally in Ethiopia?
- Genna (Traditional Hockey) is locally known as "ገና" in Ethiopia.
